Nutrition

Question 1

Increase intake of

Answer 1

F&V, nuts/seeds, legumes, milk, fibres, calcium, seafood (Omega-3 FAs), polyunsaturated FAs

Question 2

Limit intake of

Answer 2

Red meat, processed meat, sodium, trans/saturated FAs, sugar

Question 3

Statistics

Answer 3

19% med students report being extensively trained in nutrition counselling

17% of the above actually counselled their patients

Question 4

Cancer and nutrition

Answer 4

• Processed meat = group 1 carcinogen
• Cruciferous vegetables = most protective (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower)
• Breast cancer can be improved with a good diet

Question 5

Telomeres

Answer 5

Lengthened: vitamins C, D, E, Omega-3 FAs

Shortened: processed meat, tobacco, sugary drinks, high BMI

Question 6

Mediterranean diet

Answer 6

• Consists of: F&V, whole grains, nuts, legume, fish, red/processed meat, moderate alcohol
• Anti-inflammatory
• Longer telomeres: 5 years reduced aging
• 72% reduction in diet-related CV events

Question 7

Ornish diet (vegan)

Answer 7

• Consists of: F&V, whole grain, legumes, soy
• Protects against prostate cancer
• Quality of life drops initially, but improves over time

Question 8

Factors affecting eating

Answer 8

Habit, boredom, time, comfort, taste, culture, social factors, nutrition, health

Question 9

Mindful eating

Answer 9

Managing binge eating, aids digestion, reduces unnecessary food intake, use neutral words to classify foods (junk)